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R243 FNA

1998 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,153 mi
Last recorded136,153 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 FNA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 136,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 129,654 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 122,099 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 122,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 113,318 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,807 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 110,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 110,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 106,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 106,858 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 99,740 miles

front brake pads are getting low

spare wheel fitted to n/s/r,with 235/75/15 tyre on it.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 99,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,830 miles

ADVISE TRACKING

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Apr 2006 89,797 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
34,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,504
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 24,436
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,286
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,722
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R243 FNA is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 107,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R243 FNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Terrano typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Terrano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R243 FNA registered?

R243 FNA is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R243 FNA safe to buy?

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